England survive Pakistan scare to seal 3-0 Test series sweep

England beat Pakistan by eight wickets in the third Test at Edgbaston on Saturday, September 12, 2026, to seal a 3-0 series whitewash. England were in early trouble chasing just 130 to win, losing openers Ben Duckett and Emilio Gay in the first over to Mohammad Abbas. Joe Root, England's record runscorer, played a key role in guiding the team to victory, with captain lifting the series trophy after the win.